Prepare against Mahin Rughani
United Kingdom · World #15,956 classical · FIDE ID 343417060
Our database contains 149 games by Mahin Rughani, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mahin Rughani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahin Rughani before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,096 | 2,133 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,060 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 63 | 38 | 48 | 42.3% |
| As White | 80 | 37 | 23 | 20 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahin Rughani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahin Rughani's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rughani usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rughani usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rughani usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
Mahin Rughani's chess games
All 149 games by Mahin Rughani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A61 |
| Mar 2026 | Harry Li | 2,181 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Roman Kovalskyi | 2,163 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Celebi,Mehmet Alper | 2,149 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B15 |
| Mar 2026 | Denis K Dupuis | 2,142 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,114 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,534 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,741 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahin Rughani's chess games?
149 games by Mahin Rughani, from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mahin Rughani has played.
What does Mahin Rughani play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Mahin Rughani opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahin Rughani answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Mahin Rughani play as White?
As White, Mahin Rughani's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 36.8% win rate); London System (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahin Rughani play as Black?
As Black, Mahin Rughani most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Mahin Rughani's FIDE rating?
Mahin Rughani is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mahin Rughani played?
Our database contains 149 games by Mahin Rughani, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 48 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahin Rughani?
149 games by Mahin Rughani reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.